An authoritative overview summarizes and discusses the program activities and contributions of the USDA with respect to the collection of dietary information. Specific attention is given to USDA's role in the activities of the National Nutrition Monitoring System, the Nationwide Food Consumption Surveys, and the Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals. Significant findings of and scientific gaps observed in these programs are described. The methodological elements of USDA's food consumption surveys is diagrammatically presented and discussed. Future plans also are described.(wz).
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